Each year, the occupational therapy program at Queen's University is able to nominate one preceptor for the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) - Fieldwork Educator Award of Excellence. Nominations for this award are sought in the fall of each academic year. To be eligible for the award nominees must be a member of CAOT. The purpose of this award is to acknowledge excellence in clinical teaching, student mentorship and inspirational leadership in professional practice. The nominee is presented to CAOT and is approved by the Board of Directors. Award winners are announced annually at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists' Awards Ceremony, published in Occupational Therapy Now and posted on the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists' website. More information about the award and past award winners is available at https://www.caot.ca/site/ca/fieldworkeducator?nav=sidebar

Queen’s University Nominee for the 2018 Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – Fieldwork Educator Award of Excellence

Ms. Ellie Lambert, OT

Queen’s University Nominee for the 2018 Canadian Association of Occupational Therapist – Fieldwork Educator Award of Excellence Ellie completed her Occupational Therapy degree at Queens University and has since practiced in a number of settings in the mental health field including working with youth, in the correctional system, and currently in a community mental health day program. Ellie has had the privilege to learn from many inspiring OTs as a student and a clinician. She now has the pleasure of working with passionate and talented student OTs both in her clinical setting and as an academic assistant and supervisor within the Queen's MSc OT program. Ellie is grateful for the opportunity to help students grow as professionals while continuing to learn from those she mentors.

Queen’s University Nominee for the 2017 Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – Fieldwork Educator Award of Excellence